Sudden Death Loosening Foundations My latest project Sudden Death, has been a revelation and a work of faith. Sudden Death is a Christian literary work filled with stories revealing people’s struggles with depression, unforgiveness, anger, jealousy, rejection, heartache, abuse, rape, incest and death. It is accompanied with an in-depth spiritual analysis, by Michael Reginald (Latter Day Prophesy), that… Continue reading Book Feature on Sudden Death Loosening Foundations by Denise N. Fyffe

Sudden Death, A Christian Novella My latest project Sudden Death, has been a revelation and a work of faith. Sudden Death is a Christian literary work filled with stories revealing people’s struggles with depression, unforgiveness, anger, jealousy, rejection, heartache, abuse, rape, incest and death. It is accompanied with an in-depth spiritual analysis, by Michael Reginald (Latter Day… Continue reading Book Feature on Sudden Death, A Christian Novella by Denise N. Fyffe

Depression Depression is more common than many of us are aware; though, it is hidden away, like some deep dark secret. It is a natural response to trauma. For some, the emotions overwhelm them and they commit suicide. Depression does not discriminate, stereotype or exercises any prejudice; neither is it unique to any one situation.… Continue reading Video: Jamaican Stories about Depression by Denise N. Fyffe

Last summer was brutal on my sparse garden. I planted a few palms a few years back and they suffered. The four lowly plants to the north wall, had been burned black. Yes, you heard right Burnt Black! This year, I vowed that it would be different. So far, my weekly yard soaks have encouraged… Continue reading Summer 2016 Musings #14 – Green Green Grass

Its the morning after Labour Day and I am tired. Still, I manage to wake with the new dawn and thank God for another beautiful morning. I woke quickly. Pulling myself from a dream that showed more misbehavior than happy adventures. There is no adjustment needed for me when I wake up in the mornings.… Continue reading Summer 2016 Musings #12 – Chilling in my Sunroom

As the heat intensifies, the changes on my mom's house progresses. I thought it too much, to expect us to bear this persistent summer's heat under the present conditions. According to official weather records, earth has seen 12 straight months of record temperatures in 137 years, of record keeping. The planet is only getting hotter. So,… Continue reading Summer 2016 Musings #11 – Construction Changes

Its midnight, the heat sits on my skin like a lazy teenager. I had long switched off the screens and rested my head on a lukewarm pillow. Miserable. Sleep evades me like a nerdy teenager, looking for a date to the prom. Ice chips! They circle in my mind's eye, promising to cool, at least my… Continue reading Summer 2016 Musings #7 – Ice Chips

I feel so scattered today. I can't focus on writing or work. The accident keeps looping through my mind. It's incredible how fast life happens and how slow we are to react to them. It's hard to focus when you see the trap the enemy lays out for you. I am tired. I am in… Continue reading Daily Journal: The Accident

Usually, I prefer fruit juices, however, this heat is causing me to sweat and dehydrate at a rapid pace. I twist and turn at night, feeling like I am sloping through the Florida swamps. It's time to go cheap and efficient! It's bag juice season! Yesterday, I reluctantly dragged on a T-shirt and shorts and… Continue reading Summer 2016 Musings #5 – Bag Juice pon Base

I feel like a Popsicle that has been licked and discarded in the park at high noon. Icky! My pillows are drinking my sweat and 2:00 a.m. feels more like 12:00 noon. It is just the first week in May and already the temperatures are unbearable. How am I going to manage this Summer 2016?… Continue reading Summer 2016 Musings #3 – Melting Popsicle

Summer in Jamaica, unofficially, starts mid April. Over the last three years, the heat sits upon the land, like a fat rhino in labour, refusing to budge. April showers has been downgraded to April trickles. Kingston and St. Andrew sees very little rain compared to previous years. Last year, we had a devastating drought, which… Continue reading Summer 2016 Musings #2 – April Showers or Trickles?

Suicide Suicide often occurs because someone feels trapped in a world of constant despair. Their outlook is very glum. Suicidal tendencies are often triggered by stress, trauma, bullying, unemployment, relationship issues, gambling problems, chemical imbalance, grief and other factors. Many of the persons who take their lives are considered suffers of a mental disorder; including,… Continue reading Suicide, Taking Lives by Denise N. Fyffe

Depression Depression is more common than many of us are aware; though, it is hidden away, like some deep dark secret. It is a natural response to trauma. For some, the emotions overwhelm them and they commit suicide. Depression does not discriminate, stereotype or exercises any prejudice; neither is it unique to any one situation.… Continue reading Jamaican Stories about Depression by Denise N. Fyffe

It is the witching hour and Alana needed a friend. Where were the so called friend's when she needed them? In moments like this, when she felt her soul creeping over to the dark side. Throughout her life she was always questioning either the quality of friends or the function of her friends in her life.… Continue reading Excerpt from Gray Shades, Muddy and Friendless (Alana)

6 months! 6 months of denial, 6 months of anger, 6 months of hatred, 6 months of bargaining,6 months! It was time to accept what was clearly before her and stop this waste; before it continued for another 6 months. Beverly had enough and she could no longer lay in bed, closing her eyes to what was so conspicuously laid before her.… Continue reading Excerpt from Gray Shades, 6 months (Beverly)

People were ratchet, back stabbers, Lucifer babies and conniving for days. Heather trusted no one and she would never ever trust people again! It has been Heather's unfortunate experience to meet some of the most despicable people on this earth. People who make you wonder if they weren't born with a moral compass. People who… Continue reading Excerpt from Gray Shades, The world of Lucifer babies (Heather)